After 30 years as an accomplished first-call session and touring player, veteran bassist Sekou Bunch is breaking new ground with his first solo CD, The Next Level, on the Trippin N Rhythm record label. The CD was officially released to stores and Internet outlets this month. The first single from The Next Level, “Take Five, In Three,” was released for airplay in March.
In support of PF Flyers’ archival release of the 1956 Bob Cousy All-American low top, the iconic sneaker brand has partnered with Los Angeles-based Dangerbird Records to create modern renditions of four classic tracks from 1956. Proof that cool ages rather well. The tracks can be streamed/downloaded at: http://www.pfflyers.com/dangerbird as well as below.
American Idol winner David Cook has been signed to 19 Recordings / RCA Records and is preparing to start recording his debut album which is due for release in fall 2008.
Formed in 1998 with the intention of documenting and distributing the music of friends’ bands, Long Island based ROK LOK RECORDS has entered its tenth year of operation. Continually maintaining an emphasis on ethics, artistic expression and means of DIY networking over any sort of business practices ROK LOK RECORDS has cemented its place within the landscape of the international DIY scene, and is pleased to announce details of its…
People will and do often ask “where exactly are the Golden Animals from?” when hearing their distinctive sound from their debut album FREE YOUR MIND AND WIN A PONY, out on HAPPYPARTS RECORDINGS on AUGUST 25TH 2008. In a nutshell, Linda grew up in Northern Sweden and Tommy in Baltimore, Maryland, they met in Europe, eloped to Brooklyn then ventured west to the desert.
An update from Savannah, Ga.’s KYLESA: “It’s been a while since our last update so here you go: We’ve been writing a new record over the past few months and we’re about to head to the Jam Room studio on Monday [July 21] to begin tracking. We’re excited to record a new album since it’s been two years since we recorded ‘Time Will Fuse its Worth.’ It’s hard to believe…
Check Out Joan As Police Woman‘s “To Be Loved†Video Here Joan heads to Europe for club and festival dates this summer. US dates announced soon!
Saddle Creek have announced the signing of Montreal trio Land of Talk in the United States and are set to release their debut full-length, Some Are Lakes October 7. The album was recorded in Montreal with Justin Vernon (Bon Iver) and is the follow up to their acclaimed 2006 EP, Applause Cheer Boo Hiss, which found Land Of Talk featured in publications such as Paste Magazine, and receiving glowing reviews…
Society 1 has just signed with MDI Distribution to release new material completely independent from an established record label. With this decision the band will take on all responsibilities of recording and promotion while utilizing the distribution network of MDI to make product available.
“A brilliant compilation of atmospheric samples that pays tribute to the past within the context of the present… An innovative piece, framing scrapbook memories of childhood into a musical re-emergence.” – THE TRIPWIRE 5 out of 5. “Gorgeous pop melodies with electronica bleeps.” – ALTERNATIVE PRESS “Sonic Youth guitar treatments upon Stereolab keyboards on top of Primal Scream-style vocal loops….a well-edited scrapbook of retro-futurism.” – MAGNET
San Francisco thrashers Voetsek (Athena Dread/bass, Ami Lawless/vocals, Jef Leppard/guitar, Scotty Karate/drums, Ben Reduction/guitar) have signed an album deal with Selfmadegod Records to release their brand-new full length entitled Infernal Command. The album consists of 17 fast tracks mixing Bay Area Fastcore/Power violence (Spazz, Capitalist Casualities) and Bay Area Thrash Metal (Vio-lence, Death Angel).
Check out the below mp3 from the Santogold/Diplo mixtape – “Guns of Brooklyn (Doc and Jon Hill Dub)” mp3: http://www.thefader.com/articles/2008/7/17/freeload-santogold-diplo-guns-of-brooklyn-doc-and-jon-hill-dub And incase you missed it… “Creator” video: http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/?id=1589798&vid=251884 “My Drive Thru” video featuring Santogold, Pharrell, and Julian Casablancas: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=37985
Southern California post hardcore outfit Confide is all about winning over fans and making friends. Armed with the goods to enthrall the masses, i.e. aggressive, bone-crushing vocals infused with chugging guitar riffs and eloquent lyrics, the band will take their songs on the road this summer on the Vans Warped Tour where they will pummel the Smartpunk Stage on a daily basis.
Seeing the worst of the social injustices and political fiascos of our time unfolding and flashing right in front of them, Jonny Rumble has created an anthemic album of expression. Addressing both the superficial veils in rock as well as the major issues that surround the implied decline of our political and economic states, Almost Dead is a sharp, gritty manifesto that beckons for attention and action. Their music is…
A Skylit Drive play layered and dynamic rock with heavy arrangements, keyboards and unique melodic vocals. Speaking on the album, vocalist Michael Jagmin says, “We came up with the lyrics together, it’s very fantasy based like alien invasions and heroic knight tales. We’re all basically dorks at heart and instead of writing songs about being sad like a lot of groups today, we wanted songs that would make us smile…
With every year that goes by, every summer filled with magical (albeit hazy) memories Jon Sa Trinxa’s album’s become more and more of a collectors item, just as he becomes more enigmatic.
Maryland rockers CLUTCH are proud to announce their first-ever live DVD, FULL FATHOM FIVE, Video Field Recordings, which is set for release on August 12. CLUTCH will also release a live companion CD, entitled FULL FATHOM FIVE, Audio Field Recordings. All tracks on the DVD and CD were recorded & filmed in late 2007 and early 2008 in New Jersey, Pittsburgh, Denver and Australia.
The band has also clinched the #1 spot on the Top Current Rock Albums and the Current Alternative charts with the latest release. The Mississippi fivesome’s new single has also been confirmed a smash hit by U.S. rock audiences, soaring toward the Top 5 of radio rock charts as it clocks in as one of the fastest moving rock hits in the history of the Active Rock radio format.
Hellcat Records’ newest signing, the highly revered Street Dogs, released their new studio album, State of Grace, on July 8th. Teeming with fist pumping punk-influenced rock, the group’s fourth full length speaks from and to the working class with poetic heartfelt tales of family, hardships and cries for unity.
On August 5, 2008, STM Records artist, ism, will be releasing their new album titled Urgency. ism’s sophomore album, produced by Joe Blaney (The Clash, Tom Waits, Prince), builds on the solid foundation of 2006’s critically acclaimed Monkey Underneath.